US Bridges

Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of College Blvd · Structure no. 120200B00265001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
245 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,463
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Angleton DR
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of College Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04264, -95.4144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,463 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek carry?

About 6,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Angleton DR over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.